Northern Kentucky is one step closer to having a medical examiner’s office again after state and local officials broke ground Friday on a new facility. Construction at the former Highland Heights city building on Harriet Avenue is expected to begin within the next three to four weeks and be completed in early 2028, according to […]
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Camp Springs artist designs poster celebrating 50 years of Oktoberfest Zinzinnati
A 14-year-old dachshund from Campbell County helped inspire the official poster celebrating 50 years of one of Cincinnati’s biggest traditions. Camp Springs artist Keith Neltner, founder of Neltner Small Batch, designed the limited-edition poster for the 50th Oktoberfest Zinzinnati, taking inspiration from his own German heritage, Cincinnati landmarks and, perhaps most importantly, his family’s wiener […]
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Newport votes against Southbank Partners dues, citing transparency concerns
Newport commissioners rejected the city’s roughly $58,000 Southbank Partners membership payment this week, citing concerns about transparency, oversight and unfinished projects. The Newport City Commission voted 3-2 Monday against paying its annual dues to Southbank Partners at its Sept. 14 meeting. Commissioners Ken Rechtin, Mike Radwanski and Vice Mayor Julie Smith-Morrow voted no, while Mayor […]
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Newport approves $102K rubber surface for Mansion Hill Park playground
Newport is moving forward with a more than $100,000 rubber playground surface at Mansion Hill Park. The Newport City Commission approved an agreement with DWA Recreation for a poured-in-place rubber surface as part of the ongoing playground overhaul at 524 E. 3rd St. The agreement is not to exceed $102,326, although Newport Assistant City Manager […]
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Newport looks to replace $40K arborist contract with full-time position
Newport is looking to replace its contracted arborist with a full-time city employee, a move officials say will provide more tree maintenance while expanding oversight of parks and beautification projects. The Newport Board of Commissioners approved the first reading of an ordinance creating the new position at its Sept. 14 meeting, which would combine the […]
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Newport proposes higher property tax rate. Here’s how much homeowners would pay
Newport homeowners could pay slightly more in city property taxes this year under a proposed rate increase that city officials say is needed to maintain services, retain employees and protect the city’s financial position. The Newport Board of Commissioners held a first reading on Sept. 14, considering a real property tax rate of $2.31 per […]
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Fort Mitchell to discuss regulating e-bikes on city sidewalks, more in NKY gov
This week at NKY government meetings, Fort Mitchell will discuss restricting e-bikes on its city sidewalks, while Newport, Independence and Cold Spring will discuss their new tax rates. Keep reading to find out what happened in local government over the past week and what you need to know for this week. What happened in NKY government […]
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Four NKY spots to pick pumpkins, pretend it’s finally sweater weather
There’s a brief stretch every year when the region collectively decides it’s time to get lost in a corn maze and spend an unreasonable amount of time choosing the perfect pumpkin. Luckily, there are plenty of places around Northern Kentucky to lean into fall. Farms across the region are opening their pumpkin patches, firing up […]
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Wilder proposes higher tax rate, triggers public hearing
Wilder residents could see a higher city property tax rate this year after the city council advanced a proposal to collect additional revenue, a decision that will require the city to hold a public hearing and special meeting later this month. Council voted 4-1 at its Sept. 8 meeting, during a first reading, to adopt […]
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What could the old Brass Ass, Brass Bull become? Newport offers a glimpse
Newport officials offered a first look this week at what could happen to the former Brass Ass and Brass Bull properties, while stressing that no redevelopment plan has been decided. Newport Assistant City Manager Brian Steffen discussed the future of the nine properties the city purchased this summer for $3.8 million at the Sept. 9 […]
